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Ms. Ralston from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surface Computing

Help me give my students a Microsoft Surface laptop to use in our classroom for a computer.

  • $1,217 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

My Project

Help me give my students a Microsoft Surface laptop to use in our classroom. We use the computer in our classroom every day. Sometimes, students forget theirs and it would be so beneficial to have a backup one in class so they have one in case they forget. We will also be using this computer for students to participate in the lesson during class by being able to write their answers directly on the computer to project to the class display.

With the changes in technology and the advances in programs for schools, it is important for kids to have access to the technology to keep up with the growing times.

This computer will give the students the extra benefit if they forget their computer and not let them miss classroom time to complete their work. It will also help students to participate without having them leave their seat and being the center of attention at the board if they do not want to.

Ms. Ralston Pittsburgh Student Achvmt Center Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13 - Snapdragon X Plus 10 Core - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only (11th Edition) - Platinum • Best Buy Education $989.24 1 $989.24

Materials cost

$989.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,034.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.48

Total project goal

$1,216.56

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